Eight Spiders Earn All-SC Honors Led by Barry Smith
Richmond placed eight players on the All-Southern Conference team led by sophomore fullback Barry Smith who rushed for 630 yards and caught 25 passes. Smith earned honorable mention on the AP All-American list and Richmond teammates included Bob Conrad Keith Clark John Nugent Milt Ignatius Keith Dooley Pat Kelly and Ray Easterling. Easterling repeated as a selection and finished with the second most votes in the conference. Also note UA students with athletic tickets can enter home basketball games and obtain date tickets at the Coliseum.
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Richmond College Football Through 90 Years Of History
The piece traces Richmond College football from its 1861 Ashland trip through a long evolution of student control, early clubs, and the first games against Randolph-Macon. It notes gymnasium beginnings, equipment, and the origin of the nickname Spiders from a 1894 taunt. It marks the 90th season milestone and reflects on early athletics governance.
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Richmond Upsets William and Mary In Intense Coastal Game
Richmond stunned William and Mary 21 to 19 in Williamsburg as Ken Nichols led a clutch late drive. Barry Smith opened holes for Billy Meyers who rushed for 161 yards, while Peters Nichols overcame boos to guide the Spider comeback.
Spiders Fail To Start Season In Defensively Tough Duke Loss
Richmond Richmond University opened the season with a 54 42 defeat at Duke as they battled hard in a low scoring game. Mike Anastasio and Clarke Wiseman paced the Spider attack in a defensive showing despite shooting only 30.9 percent and trailing by ten at halftime.
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Blacksbury
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Richmond Captains Track Team for 1971 72 season
Captain Larry Ghowning elected to lead Richmond Spiders track in 1971 72. On December 8 the Spiders compete in a practice meet with Virginia Bridgewater and VMI at Lexington.
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The Fearless Football Forecast Final Week Showdown
The Collegian columns crown leaders Bill Seward and Dave Larson in a pennant race like a major league chase. Mark Holpe and Bill Hall sit one behind, with Mike Keck two back and David Oser ten behind. A three-way or four-way finish possible with Larson or Seward winning or a Larson Seward Horpe Hall tie. The Coin guest predictor will flip to decide visiting versus home team.
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